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What are the major religious beliefs of Islam, why did certain religious groups feel that revolution against the Shah was necessary, and how does this belief impact the citizens of Iran, the US, and/or the rest of the world?. Jonathan Belanger. 6 Pillars (see picture)
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What are the major religious beliefs of Islam, why did certain religious groups feel that revolution against the Shah was necessary, and how does this belief impact the citizens of Iran, the US, and/or the rest of the world? Jonathan Belanger
6 Pillars (see picture) • There is only one God (Allah) • Muhammad is the Prophet and the creator of Islam • Sacred book called the Qur’an • You must please Allah to go to Paradise in Afterlife • There is Paradise and Hell • Believe in Al-Qadar, God knows everything • What he wants to happen happens • What he doesn’t want to happen doesn’t Major Beliefs of Islam
The Shah was a totalitarian leader and controlled everything • Freedom of expression and human rights were ignored • Religious wear was prohibited to modernize the country • Only western wear was allowed unless you had a certificate of ijthihadwhich stated that you were practicing religion at a higher level (priest, minister etc.) Why was Revolution Necessary?
In 1979, an Islamic revolution occurred, ousting the Shah and his ideas • Iran is now run by radicals and has poor relations with the US • Women have little to no rights and are severely restricted in what they can and can’t do • Iran is a politically unstable country and is a threat to cause global conflict Effects on Iran, US, and Rest of the World
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